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Introduction To Human Resource Management(Dpba 015) Question Paper

Introduction To Human Resource Management(Dpba 015)

Course:Business Administration

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

TIME: 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS
Section A is compulsory.
Choose two questions from section B.
SECTION A
Question One
Define the following terms as used in Human Resource management.
Human Resource management.
(2 Marks)
Human Resource policies.
(2 Marks)
Human Resource planning.
(2 Marks)
Labor Relations.
(2 Marks)
Human Resource Turnover
(2 Marks)

Explain the managerial functions of Human Resource Management department in an organization.
(10 Marks)

Kwetu ltd is a medium sized firm experiencing problems in the implementation of its Human Resource policies. A survey has attributed this to lack of written formal policies. As the Human Resource Manager advise the management on the importance of adopting a written Human Resource policy in an organization.
(10 Marks)

SECTION B
Question Two
Ronaldo Ltd is a newly established firm and you have been hired as the new recruitment manager.
Explain to the Management the attributes you would consider before hiring new employees.
(10 Marks)

What factors would limit you from an effective recruitment?
(10 Marks)

Question Three
Retrenchment is a major challenge facing the Human Resource Managers in the modern organizations. As a Human Resource Manager, explain the measures which should be taken to minimize, the occurrence of such a practice in an organization.
(10 marks)

Some information is necessary for the preparation of a job description. Outline five ways in which such information may be obtained.
(10 Marks)

Question Four
One of the functions of Human Resource Management in an organization is staff training and development. Explain five ways through which this function may be carried out.
(10 Marks)

Define the term collective bargaining and explain its benefits in an organization.
(10 Marks)

Question Five
XYZ Ltd is a small but fast expanding manufacturing firm. The company pays its workers according to the amount of work done or the number of units completed. However, it’s currently experiencing difficulties and is intending to introduce the time wage rate method.
As a Human Resource Manager, advise the management on the limitations of this method. (10 Marks)

Distinguish between the following terms.
(10 Marks)
Training and development.
(2 Marks)
Recruitment and selection.
(2 Marks)
Employee evaluation and Job evaluation.
(2 Marks)
Job description and job specification.
(2 Marks)
Job Analysis and job design.
(2 Marks)

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